Mixtape will not be delisted due to its licensed music

Mixtape may have a boatload of licensed music, but its developers have ensured that the rights are paid in “perperuity” and will never cause the game to be delisted.

As those of us who have actually played the Mixtape know, one of its defining elements is the moody soundtrack Stacey has chosen for her final night at the Big Suck. The stacked OST includes Iggy Pop, The Cure, Stan Bush, Portishead, The Smashing Pumpkins and many more to ensure the game's biggest moments land.

The amount of licensed music in the Mixtape is certainly impressive, but it has resulted in some raising eyebrows and worrying that the game could be delisted because of it in the future. The mixtape's developer and publisher have both confirmed that won't be the case.

Mixtape's licensed music has been paid in “perpetuity” so it will never be delisted

“It was a lie”

Earlier this week, Kotaku shared an interview with Mixtape's creative director, Johnny Galvatron, to discuss the indie hit's evolution. The interview is full of interesting insights into the making of Mixtape, but one of the most reassuring parts comes near the end, as Kotaku asks Galvatron about the fear that the game might be taken down.

In response, Galvatron confirmed that Beethoven and Dinosaur paid extra to keep Mixtape's music licenses up “in perpetuity,” which Kotaku notes should protect the game for “years or even decades” to come. Given that the Mixtape is currently only available digitally, that's a very good thing.

However, with the success of the game, I wouldn't be surprised to see a physical release of Mixtape in the future.

The mixtape's publisher, Annapurna Interactive, made sure the news was heard loud and clear by all, as they posted it on Twitter, saying that any claims that the game was at risk of being removed were “a lie”. As you can imagine, that message is delivered mostly to the very vocal minority who have argued against the Mixtape since it launched to critical acclaim last week.